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Zulu drama, global stage: The cultural power of Netflix's 'The Polygamist'

NPR | By Kate Bartlett
Published August 1, 2026 at 7:46 AM EDT

Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? "The Polygamist" mixes scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.

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